Khirbat al-Minya

The rectangular palace structure contains round towers at its corners and extends over 0.0397 square kilometers near the northern shore of Lake Tiberias.

Construction of the palace began between 705 and 715 CE during the reign of Umayyad caliph al-Walid I, as confirmed by inscriptions found at the site.

The palace incorporates one of Palestine's earliest mosques, divided into twelve bays, alongside living quarters and a colonnaded courtyard for administrative functions.

Visitors can examine the archaeological remains of both the palace structure and the medieval settlement through guided tours organized by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority.

An earthquake in 749 CE caused substantial damage to the palace, leaving sections unfinished and leading to its abandonment until temporary resettlement in the Mamluk period.

Location: Tabgha

Inception: 2002

GPS coordinates: 32.86472,35.53611

Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:28